Zunaid Ali

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Technical Writer (Linux) at HowToGeek| | I write extensive How-To guides that your readers can follow even if they're non-techy.

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This Linux Command Lets You Copy & Paste Without a Mouse

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Zunaid Ali

Ever felt that copy-pasting using the mouse gets tiresome? Especially when you're more comfortable using the terminal and the keyboard, switching to the mouse can be counterproductive. The xclip command will help you stay on your keyboard when you want to copy and paste content. What Is xclip? xclip is a command-line utility used on Linux systems with an X11 implementation to interact with the X selection (also known as the clipboard).
This Joke Linux Tool Will Make You Seem More Productive

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Zunaid Ali

Let's face it, sometimes you just want your screen to look like you're getting some serious work done, even if you're just deciding which theme to choose. Meet rust-stakeholder, a tool that makes your terminal look impossibly busy while achieving nothing in the process. rust-stakeholder Makes Your Terminal Look Busy rust-stakeholder is a fake activity generator tool for the terminal.
I Found a 7-Zip Alternative. I'm Not Going Back

3 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Zunaid Ali

Windows' built-in archive manager is getting better these days. But for more advanced features, you'll likely need a third-party tool. After using 7-Zip for a long time, I found NanaZip. It impressed me so much that I quit using alternatives. What is NanaZip? NanaZip is an open-source file archive manager just like 7-Zip. In fact, it's a fork of 7-Zip. However, NanaZip has extended much of the 7-Zip project. So, despite having similar functionalities, NanaZip has some distinct advantages.
How to Get a Cheatsheet for Any Command in the Linux Terminal

4 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Zunaid Ali

Ever wanted a cheat code for writing Linux commands without consulting the manpages every time and understanding their usage? Well, there's a tool for that called cheat. Whether you need a quick refresher or want to get familiar with a new command, cheat is the tool to guide you. There's a cheat Command in Linux Cheat is a Linux tool created using Go. It uses community-sourced Linux command cheatsheets to display common examples of that command being used.
Stuck in the Linux Terminal? Do This Before You Google It

1 month ago | lxer.com | Zunaid Ali

Ever typed a command and then realized you have no idea how to use it? Before opening your browser and searching for answers, you can try out the built-in help in the Linux terminal that the command came with. Believe me, you don't even need to search the internet most of the time. First, Try Built-in Help For many reasons, you may just use the built-in -h or --help flags with the command you want to learn about to understand its usage.
Stuck in the Linux Terminal? Do This Before You Google It

1 month ago | howtogeek.com | Zunaid Ali

Ever typed a command and then realized you have no idea how to use it? Before opening your browser and searching for answers, you can try out the built-in help in the Linux terminal that the command came with. Believe me, you don't even need to search the internet most of the time. First, Try Built-in Help For many reasons, you may just use the built-in -h or --help flags with the command you want to learn about to understand its usage.
I'm a Distro-Hopper, But Here's Why I Come Back to Ubuntu Every Time

2 months ago | lxer.com | Zunaid Ali

The joy of using Linux is that there are so many choices. I'm someone who takes advantage of that choice, testing different Linux distros out there. However, when it comes to daily driving, I went with the flow and stuck with Ubuntu. I don't regret it. It Was My First Distro Everyone has a soft spot for their first. My Linux journey started with Ubuntu 20.04. I still remember the excitement of creating my first bootable Ubuntu ISO on a USB flash drive.
I'm a Distro-Hopper, But Here's Why I Come Back to Ubuntu Every Time

2 months ago | howtogeek.com | Zunaid Ali

The joy of using Linux is that there are so many choices. I'm someone who takes advantage of that choice, testing different Linux distros out there. However, when it comes to daily driving, I went with the flow and stuck with Ubuntu. I don't regret it. It Was My First Distro Everyone has a soft spot for their first. My Linux journey started with Ubuntu 20.04. I still remember the excitement of creating my first bootable Ubuntu ISO on a USB flash drive.
I Tried the Ghostty Terminal on Linux. Does It Live Up to Its Hype?

2 months ago | lxer.com | Zunaid Ali

The Ghostty terminal has created some noise in the Linux community. As a Linux user who loves exploring new tools, I just had to give it a shot. It had some cool features I wanted to explore. But is it worth replacing your terminal? Let's find out. What is Ghostty? Ghostty is a modern terminal emulator created as a passion project by Mitchell Hashimoto. It's designed to be fast, feature-rich, and fully native to both Linux and macOS.
I Became a Better Linux User by Watching These YouTube Channels

2 months ago | howtogeek.com | Zunaid Ali

One of my favorite parts of being a Linux user is the lively community. A big part of that community is the Linux content creators who've guided me in the Linux realm. So I'm sharing some of the YouTube channels that have changed my perspective on Linux the most. 10 The Linux Experiment Nick has to be one of my most favorite, if not the most Linux content creators. His videos contain a kind of contagious positive vibe that makes you love Linux more and more.